For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 835 students in Cohoes, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in Cohoes, NY are Van Schaick Island School, Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cohoes, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Cohoes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cohoes, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Schaick Island School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Continental Ave
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Hill School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Madelon K Hickey Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 233-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Abram Lansing School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 James St
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-5044
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Cohoes, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Residential Opportunities Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cohoes, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in Cohoes, NY include Van Schaick Island School, Harmony Hill School and Abram Lansing School.
How many public preschools are located in Cohoes?
3 public preschools are located in Cohoes.
What is the racial composition of students in Cohoes?
Cohoes public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cohoes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cohoes include: Harmony Hill School vs. Abram Lansing School, Abram Lansing School vs. Harmony Hill School
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